Question

Explain with examples psychoanalysis.

Answer 1

• Psychoanalysis is a therapy developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore a person's unconscious mind to understand hidden thoughts and past experiences that affect current behavior.
• Example: A person with unexplained anxiety may, through psychoanalysis, recall a traumatic childhood event (like neglect or punishment) that they had repressed. By exploring these past experiences, the therapist helps the person understand how this hidden memory is affecting their present behavior and emotions.